The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the exit of its Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, Marjan Hussein Marjan, marking a major leadership change at the electoral body less than two years to the 2027 General Election.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, IEBC said Marjan’s departure followed a mutual agreement to terminate his services, effectively bringing his tenure to an end.
The Commission noted that the decision also opens the process of recruiting a new CEO and Secretary to the Commission.
IEBC said it will, in the interim, appoint an acting CEO and Commission Secretary to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted operations.
The Commission emphasised that the leadership change will not disrupt its constitutional mandate, including the conduct of upcoming by-elections and preparations for the 2027 polls.
“The changes within the Secretariat and management arrangements will not affect our ongoing activities,” the statement read, adding that the restructuring is aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, accountability, and service delivery.
Marjan has served as IEBC CEO since March 2022, a period that included a prolonged absence of commissioners before the current team was fully constituted in July 2025.
The Commission credited him with steering the Secretariat during a politically sensitive and institutionally challenging phase.
As part of the transition, IEBC said it is embarking on internal reforms designed to strengthen institutional preparedness, improve accountability systems, and ensure sustained leadership continuity.
The Secretariat, the Commission noted, plays a central role in electoral management and must reflect the standards required to deliver credible, free, and fair elections.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the Commission appreciates Marjan’s service and professionalism, wishing him well in his future endeavours.
The announcement comes amid heightened public scrutiny of electoral institutions, following recent by-elections and ongoing debates over readiness for the 2027 General Election.
IEBC maintained that the leadership changes are intended to reinforce public confidence and strengthen the Commission’s operational effectiveness going forward.